“The food and drink produced here is amongst the best in the world and there is a huge appetite for it - both domestically and abroad. The Regional Food Fund is an initiative to help increase access to that fresh, seasonal, and nutritious food and drink. By providing some financial assistance required to allow these fantastic projects to thrive we are making the best of Scotland’s produce, and further adding to our credentials as a leading food tourism destination.

“And I hope that the success of these projects in applying for funding will encourage others to do the same.”

“Once again, we have been incredibly impressed with the range and quality of applications to the Regional Food Fund, and it’s a privilege to be able to support so many in this second round.

“It’s clear that that local food and drink projects, in all their diversity, are flourishing across the country, with businesses coming together to promote and grow their area’s larder and the producers behind it. We believe that by doing so, not only will communities benefit, but Scotland’s entire food and drink economy and culture will benefit too.

“We look forward to seeing the projects develop and creating a lasting impact in the months and years to come”